ESSO Tiger Grips

[biss-ness]

I found these at a bike grave yard, they were buried under a pile of rusty scrap. I have seen pictures before but have no idea what they are worth... Does anyone know if these are rare collectibles or run of the mill add-on accessories.

Thanks for the help

 

[user 135]

I don't know the worth except they are Highly sought after. Very cool find.

 

[jimmyjam]

I DONT THINK THIER WORTH MUCH :roll: BUT I'LL GIVE TRIPLE OF WHAT YOU PAID :lol: LOL JIS KIDDIN THOSE ARE WAY COOL GRIPS!!!

 

[Wildcat]

Awesome! You could build a bike around those handlegrips.

 

[biss-ness]

Awesome! You could build a bike around those handlegrips.

I guess you could say I am trying to do that. I am actually trying to raise funds to buy this bike... so anything that brings in the $ is going to help build a bike..

http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/mot ... pro_SL.htm

 

[jimw1960]

You see them come up on ebay every once in a while. They can fetch as much as $100 for NOS from what I have seen, but usually more like $50 for used. Those cleaned up nice.

 

[Hsean]

To bad you didn't live closer to me. I could of helped you with a bike like that, I have a Rocky Mountain Vertex30 that I hate. I bought the bloody thing used it a few times and that was it. I disslike new bicycles lol

 

[TheFlyingDingo]

To bad you didn't live closer to me. I could of helped you with a bike like that, I have a Rocky Mountain Vertex30 that I hate. I bought the bloody thing used it a few times and that was it. I disslike new bicycles lol

How much you looking to get rid of it for?
Let me know

 

[Hsean]

Pm sent so that I don't interfear with the awesome grips. i've never seen grips like that, pretty cool.

 

[TheFlyingDingo]

Yeah, Sorry about that

As a far as i know, Tiger grips are sought after, I couldnt even tell you how much theyre worth though...

Ive only seen them in person once, on a show bike
I had cobra head grips, sold them to a fellow ratrodbiker a few months ago

 

[schwinnmesa]

Whoa, those are too cool!

 

[JOScatRATrod]

These are amazing. Is it the same Esso that made marine engine oils? I have a collection of Yachting magazines 1930s through 1950s. There are some really cool Dr. Seuss illustrated adverts for engine oils in them that remind me of the style of these. you should look them up. that 40s comic advert look could be a great inspiration for a bike

 

[deorman]

Standard Oil, now Exxon. :|

 

[biss-ness]

Thanks for all the great info! Since in am collection funds for a new rider I just listed them @ $0.99 NR. I guess I'll see what happens.